Microbiology 101: Introduction to Microorganisms
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What was the significant contribution of Robert Hooke in the field of microbiology?

  • He coined the term 'animalcules'
  • He observed microorganisms using a microscope
  • He proposed the theory of biogenesis
  • He discovered that living things are composed of cells (correct)

    • What is the term for the hypothesis that living cells arise only from preexisting living cells?

  • Spontaneous generation
  • Vital force
  • Biogenesis (correct)
  • Microbial ecology

    • Who is credited with the first observation of microorganisms?

  • Louis Pasteur
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
  • Ferdinand Cohn
  • Robert Hooke

    • What was the name given by Anton van Leeuwenhoek to the microorganisms he observed?

    <p>Animalcules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite hypothesis of biogenesis?

    <p>Spontaneous generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Robert Hooke report that living things are composed of cells?

    <p>1665</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of microbiology is concerned with the study of fungi?

    <p>Mycology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of protozoa and parasitic worms?

    <p>Parasitology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered the cause of mosaic disease of tobacco to be a virus?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the use of microorganisms to clean up pollutants?

    <p>Bioremediation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is an example of an emerging infectious disease?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for microorganisms that are pathogenic to insects and are used as alternatives to chemical pesticides?

    <p>Insect pest control by microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the accidental discovery made by Alexander Fleming in 1928?

    <p>Discovery of the first antibiotic, penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of bacteria are pathogenic?

    <p>3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a product used in manufacturing produced by microorganisms?

    <p>Cellulose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways microorganisms contribute to our lives?

    <p>Decomposing organic waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of understanding microorganisms?

    <p>Preventing food spoilage and disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a fermented food produced by microorganisms?

    <p>Vinegar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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